Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Heritage Block Chardonnay

8.712 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
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Sassodoro

Flavors of lime, lychee, & a salty/chalky minerality!

Flavors of lime, lychee, & a salty/chalky minerality!

Apr 24th, 2014
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.7

Oaked. Butter scotch, butter, ripe, baked apple

Oaked. Butter scotch, butter, ripe, baked apple

Oct 29th, 2013
Brian Skoog

Light, crisp. On the drier side.

Light, crisp. On the drier side.

Dec 16th, 2012
Cayenne Clarke

Very nice wine. Smooth but definitely fruity. A little sweeter then expected but not unpleasant, full rich flavor.

Very nice wine. Smooth but definitely fruity. A little sweeter then expected but not unpleasant, full rich flavor.

Nov 6th, 2012
Brian J

Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Nov 5th, 2012
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